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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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